Bejeweled Cosmograph Daytona’s are amongst one of the rarest examples of the model offered with various gem-set iterations. First introduced in the 1980’s, Rolex experimented with gem-set examples via the ref. 6269 and 6270, which were produced in very small quantities. Fast forward to the 1990’s, with Rolex already introduced their new model powered by a Zentih base self-winding caliber featuring an entirely new case design, Rolex introduced again bejeweled iterations of the famed reference, either with a diamond-pavé dial, gem-set bezel or a combination of both.

Throughout the era, one of the iterations introduced is the present example ref. 16528 with a diamond and emerald-set dial. With that said, iterations like such are without a doubt rare, however during the time customers were able to request for an upgrade of the dial during servicing and examples as such were fitted with service dials featuring silvered subsidiary dials. Original dials of the present iteration featured gold subsidiary dials uniformly matching the tone of the case. The present example displays the rare and original dial with gold subsidiary dials and is further accompanied by a service guarantee from Rolex, preserved in attractive overall condition.